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Leaving
the Scene of an Accident Oklahoma Criminal Defense
Okla.
Stat.
tit. 47 § 10-103
Crime:
In Oklahoma, it is unlawful to
leave the scene of an accident in which you are involved.
Punishment:
Failing
to stop at the scene of an accident in which you are involved is a
misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail up to (1) year
and/or a fine of up to $500. In addition, a defendant is subject subject
to liability for damages in an amount equal to three times the value of
the damage caused by the accident in a civil action.
Title
47. Motor Vehicles
Chapter 10 - Accidents and Reports Relating to Accidents Highway Safety
Code
Section 10-103 - Accidents Involving Damage To Vehicle
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in
damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall
immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close
thereto as possible but shall forthwith return to and in every event
shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the
requirements of Section 47-10-104 of this title. Every such stop shall
be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person
failing to stop or comply with said requirements under such
circumstances shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one
(1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition to the
criminal penalties imposed by this section, any person violating the
provisions of this section shall be subject to liability for damages in
an amount equal to three times the value of the damage caused by the
accident. Said damages shall be recoverable in a civil action. Nothing
in this section shall prevent a judge from ordering restitution for any
damage caused by a driver involved in an accident provided for in this
section.
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